As a business owner, one of the most important parts of running the business involves protecting your ties and relationships. Of course, a crucial part of this maintenance includes preventing any arguments from permanently tearing a business duo apart. The purpose of...
Business Law
Does Oklahoma honor occupational licenses from other states?
If you hold a professional license in one state, it may not transfer to another state. Not every state honors a universal license agreement where each state recognizes the licensing of another state. If the state does not have universal licensing, then you would have...
Are non-compete agreements enforceable?
One of the most significant expenses you have as a business owner is finding and training new employees. It often seems that the ones who have the most promise are the ones who move on to different opportunities. Your employees are part of what makes your business...
Business agreements may avoid lawsuits for unpaid invoices
Commercial contracts may specify when a business can file a claim against a customer for an outstanding invoice. As explained by Chron.com, commercial agreements may include payment conditions. They may also note the interest or fees charged when submitting payments...
Non-compete and non-disclosure provisions in employment contracts
Before hiring new employees, a business owner may wish to consider the state laws regarding employment contracts. As noted by Inc.com, Oklahoma does not permit non-compete agreements. This may also cause any relevant non-compete language included in an employment...
Protecting your small business from potential lawsuits
Owning your own business in Oklahoma can be enormously rewarding. It can also be challenging, especially if someone decides to sue your company. You can protect your small business by being on top of things and preventing lawsuits before they happen. Be careful about...
How important is it to trademark my business name?
Most people start their businesses in Oklahoma without thinking about whether they need to trademark the names of their enterprises. Although establishing a trademark for your business isn't necessary, some situations warrant it. Here is what you need to consider....
Dealing with anticipatory breaches of contracts
As a business owner, you know that creating contracts with clients and suppliers is a necessity to ensure your legal rights in the event that something goes wrong. In most cases, you won't even have to worry about another party not fulfilling their contractual...
Are there common lawsuits a business faces?
Small business owners may find the Oklahoma commerce landscape appealing. Opening a small business might present a chance for financial and personal independence, but there are legal issues to consider. Unfortunately, business owners could find themselves facing a...
Three common contract disputes that businesses can avoid
Businesses in Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas in Oklahoma may want to learn more about common contract issues that result in disputes. Knowing where issues may develop is important to a new large or small business to avoid a problem in the future. Here are...